breve

breve

noun \ˈbrēv, ˈbrev\

Definition of BREVE

1

: a note equivalent to two whole notes

2

: a curved mark ˘ used to indicate a short vowel or a short or unstressed syllable

Origin of BREVE

Middle English brefe, from Medieval Latin, from neuter of brevis brief — more at brief

First Known Use: 15th century

Rhymes with BREVE

cleave, eave, eve, Eve, greave, grieve, heave, leave, lief, peeve, reave, reeve, reive, scrieve, sheave, sleeve, steeve, thieve, weave